"Travis Hafner left Sunday's game with a strained right foot after his sixth-inning single scored the Indians' final run in a 8-7 loss to the Tigers.
Manager Manny Acta said Hafner will have an MRI Monday in Cleveland. "Then we'll make a decision," said Acta.
If Hafner is placed on the disabled list, it will be his second trip this year. Hafner has been struggling offensively -- his single broke an 0-for-16 slump -- but the Indians need as much offense as they can find if they are to stay in the AL Central race.
"We've gotten to where we are without Shin-Soo Choo for two months. Without Grady Sizemore for however long he's been out and with Hafner missing a month earlier in the year," said Acta. "You have to keep on playing. These are occasions where heroes are born. Maybe someone will step up and make a name for themselves." "